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Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life

Headline from Courthouse News Service, from the development of Mar 4, 2024

Newest development Mar 5, 2024 · 4 reportsThis planetary moon generates enough oxygen a day to keep a million humans breathing

This oxygen is formed, along with hydrogen, as Jupiter’s radiation blasts Europa’s global shell of frozen water.

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    Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life

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    This planetary moon generates enough oxygen a day to keep a million humans breathing

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    This oxygen is formed, along with hydrogen, as Jupiter’s radiation blasts Europa’s global shell of frozen water.

  2. The Conversation US

    Jupiter’s moon Europa produces less oxygen than we thought – it may affect our chances of finding life there (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Only about 12kg of oxygen is produced per second on Europa, which is on the lower side of previous estimates from about 5kg to 1,100 kg per second.

  3. The Guardian

    Setback for hopes of life as Nasa says less oxygen on Jupiter moon than thought (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Research published in Nature Astronomy suggests lower oxygen levels on Europa mean ‘narrower range to support habitability’

  4. Scientific American

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research suggests there’s less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa than thought — and that could affect what if any life might be lurking in the moon’s underground ocean.

  6. CBS News

    This planetary moon generates enough oxygen a day to keep a million humans breathing (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A new study suggests there is less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than scientists previously thought.

  7. ZME Science

    There's virtually no oxygen on Jupiter's icy moon Europa. What does this mean for the prospect of alien life? (opens ZME Science)

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    ZME Science's feed description

    Europa produces about 100 times less oxygen than previously estimated.

  8. Gizmodo

    This Potentially Inhabited Moon Is Churning Out Enough Oxygen for 1 Million Humans (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Jupiter's Europa produces 1,000 tons of oxygen per day, according to new research.

  9. Digital Trends

    Jupiter's icy moon Europa may be low in oxygen (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    New research pours cold water on the likelihood of Europa being habitable, as it seems that the moon produces less oxygen than previously thought.

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